Landscape Designer/Architect

Landscape Designer/Architect, Mid-Level
0-5 Years Experience

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Description: Terra Design Group (TDG) is a Texas-based and wellestablished landscape architecture firm with a Texas focused client base. We are known for innovative visioning, creative planning, and high-quality detailed designs. Founded in 1999, TDG is an established small business with award winning and nationally recognized landscape architecture and urban design team that has designed numerous public/private projects throughout San Antonio and South Texas, specializing in the master planning and design of park facilities, public plazas, greenways, and urban creek projects. Our firm’s management philosophy is based on a commitment to service our clients and communities to develop innovative solutions that protects the natural environment.

TDG provides an environment that supports personal growth and the opportunity to pursue projects that interest you. We are seeking a creative designer to join our team that has a passion for the art, a commitment to sustainable design and an interest in developing their skills. This opportunity is for a full-time position. For interested applicants, please provide a cover letter, resume, and portfolio for review.

TDG is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a salary commensurate with level of experience and benefits package including paid time off, medical coverage and limited match to 401(k) plan to all full-time team members.

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have relevant experience that will work under direct supervision of Landscape Architect. Responsibilities includes:

• Leader or member of an effective design team with the ability to project manage and support on a variety of projects and project types.
• Contribute to creative efforts for public and private projects ranging from conceptualization through master planning.
• Ability to participate in site observations visits, project meetings, and present and develop presentations, reports, and exhibits for conceptual designs, master plans, client meetings, and workshops that clearly communicate ideas and concepts.
• Assist in project research and data gathering.
• Support throughout all phases of project from conceptual design to construction administration as well as prepare cost estimates, construction plans, and specifications.
• The ability to prioritize work on multiple projects, schedules, and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and be the point of contact to vendors, consultant partners, and clients/government employees to ensure the highest quality of work possible.
• Work collaboratively on projects with multidisciplinary team consisting of architects, urban planners, and engineers that promotes the development of strong, collaborative relationships.
• Ability to handle project administration tasks and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or higher in landscape architecture. Licensure as a Landscape Architect in Texas or pursuing licensure.

Proficiency with drafting/design such as AutoCAD; experience with 3D modeling such as Revit and familiarity with software such as Enscape, Sketchup, and/or Lumion; GIS; Adobe Creative Suite (including lnDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop); Microsoft Office products (primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel); and strong graphic design skills is essential.

Self-motivated with strong time management, collaboration, strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, team player with flexibility and resourcefulness, takes initiative, ability to think critically, work independently, and produce high quality work.

Required Travel: Limited

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person